Kayak Pool Sessions First Session is from 7 to 8pm, Children and Parents and adult beginners/novice groups*. Second session is from 8 to 9pm Adults session. During both sessions we will normally have coaching available[...]

The regular club night on the artificial white water course at Pinkston, Glasgow. We have the venue booked from 7.30pm (flat water) and then the pumped course from 8pm. Changing rooms are available from 7pm[...]

An A/B trip as part of our A/B trip Program. Paddle the amazing Loch Katrine with Tea Shops, History and more. Meet Stronachlachar pier 10.30h. If you need kit, contact Iain McGhie well in advance[...]

Kayak Pool Sessions First Session is from 7 to 8pm, Children and Parents and adult beginners/novice groups*. Second session is from 8 to 9pm Adults session. During both sessions we will normally have coaching available[...]

The regular club night on the artificial white water course at Pinkston, Glasgow. We have the venue booked from 7.30pm (flat water) and then the pumped course from 8pm. Changing rooms are available from 7pm[...]

We have some new river boats to purchase thanks to a grant award from Tesco Bags of Help Funding. We are buying three wavesport Diesel Kayaks (2 Medium and 1 large) but what colour?Choice are : Sublime, Cherry Bomb, Black Ice and Citrus Twist. Any thoughts?

If possible could some paddlers answer a few quick questions for my sons HND sports coaching and Development (Outdoor Education) Graded Unit. He has to research if paddlers use pre performance rituals - thanks!

Great Glen Challenge 2018 - 92km across the whole of Scotland
The Great Glen Challenge will be the final race in the 2018 series. This challenge will be run as a down wind course. The direction of the course will be given at race briefing.
FORMAT
This is a 92km downwind challenge which runs from the West Coast to the East Coast of Scotland. It will be run as a 2 day event. Each day will start at 6am, thereby starting you in the darkness of the Highlands and you will paddle and watch the sun come up over the most breathtaking scenery in the World. Each day will be 46km in length.
DAY ONE
Race Start Neptune's Staircase, Fort William. On day one you will paddle through Loch Lochie and Loch Oich and finish at the half way point in Fort Augustus.
DAY TWO
Race Start Fort Augustus and straight onto the mighty Loch Ness. Loch Ness is a 36km Loch and the conditions could resemble the ocean, with waves up to 2m being known in high winds. After leaving Loch Ness you have a 10km canal paddle to the finish at Muirtown Lock Basin in Inverness. Where we will be waiting for you all with your well deserved finishers medal.
We would advise everyone to stay in or close to Fort Augustus. This will be our venue for race briefing, day 1 finish, day 2 start point and prize giving dinner and party. We conduct our race briefing at the half way point as it gives us the easy opportunity to reverse the race course dependant on the wind direction.
SCHEDULE
DAY ONE
06:00 - Briefing and board scrutineering
06:30 - First Race start
16:00 - Cut off time at Fort Augustus (this allows for a lowest paddle speed of 4.8kph) This is very achievable as we will be paddling downwind
17:00 Food available in Fort Augustus Village Hall
DAY TWO
06:00 - Briefing and scrutineering
06:30 - First Race start
16:00 - Cut off time at Inverness (this allows for a lowest paddle speed of 4.8kph) This is very achievable as we will be paddling downwind
19:00 - Prize giving Dinner and party
Non Stop option will only be open to those with long distance plus open ocean downwind experience on your chosen craft.
NON STOP - Schedule
Saturday 15th September
18:00 - Briefing - Fort Augustus Village Hall
Sunday 16th September
02:00 Scrutineering of safety equipment
03:00 Race start
09:30 Cut off time at Fort Augustus (this requires a paddle speed of 7kph)
16:00 Cut off time at Inverness
19:00 Prize Giving Dinner and Party
Entry fee
£75 - Team and Solo
£55 - Relay
£45 - One day Option
Race Categories
SUP
Canoe
Kayak
Surfski
OC1
MANDATORY KIT
GREAT GLEN CHALLENGE
Due to being much more extreme environment, cold water and possibility of cold temperatures our Mandatory kit for this event is greater
SUP - Leash and PFD
Surfski, kayak, canoe - PFD
Mobile Phone in Waterproof Cotainer
Food and hydration
Bivy bag
Warm clothes for paddling, advise neoprene or dry suit
Light, we will be starting in the dark on both days. These do not need to be attached to your board but it must be lit and visible in darkness. It is to enable other water craft to see you
Race bib
Race number
We would advise ground support, especially for the Great Glen, someone to help with your craft at portages, make sure you are topped up with food and hydration and to cheer you on along the way
For Great Glen we advise a light change of clothes, especially for those racing non stop, just in case you need to self rescue
Toilets are available at every checkpoint and snacks and water will be provided with your race entry fee.
Food will be available at the end of Day One and breakfast during scrutineering will be available on Day Two. This is also included in your race entry.
We will be holding a traditional Scottish party for prizegiving for the race and the overall series at the Fort Augustus Village Hall on Sunday evening at 19:00 until 22:00. Prize giving party will include 2 course dinner plus soft drinks. Feel free to bring alcohol, cost will be £12 per person
Cancellation policy
100% refund up to 14th June
50% refund between 15th June and 14th July
25% refund between 15th July and 14th August
No transferring on entries

Kayak Pool Sessions First Session is from 7 to 8pm, Children and Parents and adult beginners/novice groups*. Second session is from 8 to 9pm Adults session. During both sessions we will normally have coaching available[...]

The regular club night on the artificial white water course at Pinkston, Glasgow. We have the venue booked from 7.30pm (flat water) and then the pumped course from 8pm. Changing rooms are available from 7pm[...]